CVE-2016-8972

Name: CVE-2016-8972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T19:59:01.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.11
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.12
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.13
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.5
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.6
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.7
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.8
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.6
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.70
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.50
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.51
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.52
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.60
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.70
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.80
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.21
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.22
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.23
Ibm	Vios	2.2.4.30
Ibm	Vios	2.2.5.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.5.10

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94979Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037480
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40950/
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/bellmail_advisory.ascMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94979Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037480
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40950/

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8972?

IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 could allow a local user to gain root privileges using a specially crafted command within the bellmail client. IBM APARs: IV91006, IV91007, IV91008, IV91010, IV91011.

How severe is CVE-2016-8972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8972?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8972?

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Source: NVD / NIST